University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School

1. Explain any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances you feel the Admissions Committee should know. (2500 characters)

2. Why are you specifically interested in MD/PhD training at UT Southwestern?

1. In the text box provided below, describe the setting in which you envision conducting your medical career. Additionally, explain how and why you believe this setting would help fulfill your interests related to the practice of medicine.

1. Describe a time when you witnessed someone acting unethically or dishonestly, or experienced behavior that involved harassment or discrimination. What did you do? Describe your reaction, and is there anything you would do differently now in retrospect?

2. Describe a time when you witnessed someone acting unethically or dishonestly, or experienced behavior that involved harassment or discrimination. In your response, consider the following: What actions did you take? What made the situation personally difficult for you? Describe your reaction and what you might do differently now, in retrospect.

1. Describe a time when you witnessed unethical or dishonest behavior or harassment/discrimination. What did you do and what would you do differently in retrospect? (2500 characters)

2. If accepted, will you be able to begin a laboratory rotation by June 28, 2025?

3. Required Essays: Please respond to all three questions below, limiting your answers to 5,000 characters per question. Use specific, concrete examples from your past experiences.

4. If you believe that one or more of the following interests apply to you, please check the appropriate box(es) and list specific experiences (academic, co-curricular, employment, personal, etc.) related to and supportive of these interests in the text box provided below. Please use a bulleted format rather than paragraph format.

1. (Optional) Please explain any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances that you believe the Admissions Committee should be aware of.

2. Please explain any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances that you believe the Admissions Committee should be aware of. (Optional)

3. Describe a time when you witnessed someone acting unethically or dishonestly, or experienced harassment or discrimination. In your response, consider the following: What actions did you take? What made the situation personally challenging for you? Describe your reaction and what you might do differently now, in retrospect. (2500 character limit)

4. Describe an example of a very difficult assignment, task, or situation that you initially thought you could not accomplish. In your response, consider the following: How did you approach it? If you were tempted to quit, what motivated you to continue or to stop? What made you persevere despite the obstacles? What did you learn from the experience? Current Character Count: 0 /2500

5. Please explain any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances that you believe the Admissions Committee should be aware of. (Optional) (2500 character limit)

6. Describe a group project or activity of which you are most proud. In your response, consider the following: What aspect makes you the most proud? How was it accomplished? How did you handle disagreements or conflicts within the group? How did you encourage fellow group members to embrace a position or understand your perspective? (2,500 characters) Describe a time when you witnessed someone acting unethically or dishonestly, or experienced harassment or discrimination. In your response, consider the following: What actions did you take? What made the situation personally difficult for you? Describe your reaction and what you might do differently in retrospect. (2,500 characters) Describe an example of a very difficult assignment, task, or situation that you initially thought you could not accomplish. In your response, consider the following: How did you approach it? If you were tempted to quit, what influenced your decision to stay or leave? What motivated you to persevere despite the obstacles? What did you learn from the experience?

7. Optional: Have you participated in any public service activities lasting one year or longer (e.g., Military, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.)? Yes or No? If yes, please describe the experience and its impact on your personal and professional development. (Optional) (2,500 characters) Additionally, please explain any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances that you believe the Admissions Committee should be aware of. (Optional)

8. Describe an example of a very difficult assignment, task, or situation that you initially thought you could not accomplish. In your response, consider the following: How did you approach it? If you were tempted to quit, what motivated you to continue or to stop? What made you persevere despite the obstacles? What did you learn from the experience?

9. Describe a time when you witnessed someone acting unethically or dishonestly, or experienced harassment or discrimination. Required.

10. Consider the following in your response: What actions did you take? What made the situation personally challenging for you? Describe your reaction and what you might do differently now, in hindsight.

11. Describe an example of a very difficult assignment, task, or situation that you initially thought you could not accomplish.

12. Consider the following in your response: How did you approach the situation? If you were tempted to quit, what made you decide to continue or to stop? What motivated you to persevere despite the obstacles? What lessons did you learn from the experience?

13. Have you participated in any public service activities lasting more than a year (e.g., Military, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.)? Yes or No? If yes, please describe your experience and its impact on your personal and professional development. Please limit your response to 5,000 characters or less. This question is optional.

14. Please explain any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances that you believe the Admissions Committee should be aware of. Please limit your response to 5,000 characters or fewer. This question is optional.

1. Describe an interaction or experience that has made you more sensitive to cultural differences, or how you have committed to equity and inclusion. (2500 characters)

2. Have you engaged in any public service activities for a duration of one year or more? (2500 characters)

3. Describe an interaction or experience that has increased your sensitivity to or appreciation for cultural differences, and explain how you have committed yourself to understanding and promoting equity and inclusion in your academic, professional, or personal life.

4. Questions 4 and 5 are truly optional; please answer them only if they apply to you. 4. (Optional) Have you participated in any public service activities for a duration of one year or longer (examples: Military, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.)? Yes or No? If yes, please describe the experience and its impact on your personal and professional development.

5. Describe an interaction or experience that has made you more sensitive to or appreciative of cultural differences, and explain how you have committed yourself to understanding and promoting equity and inclusion in your academic, professional, or personal life.

6. (Optional) Have you participated in any public service activities lasting one year or longer (e.g., Military, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.)? Yes or No? If yes, please describe the experience and its impact on your personal and professional development.

7. Have you participated in any public service activities lasting one year or longer (e.g., Military, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.)? Yes or No? If yes, please describe the experience and its impact on your personal and professional development. (Optional)

8. Have you participated in any public service activities lasting one year or longer (e.g., Military, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.)? Yes or No? If yes, please describe the experience and its impact on your personal and professional development. (Optional) (2500 character limit)

1. Describe the type of research you are currently most interested in pursuing for your PhD training. You may be general or specific (e.g., genetics, biochemistry, Alzheimer's disease, rational drug design, etc.).

2. List the names of up to five UT Southwestern faculty members whose research particularly interests you (the faculty must have a laboratory website at Labs).

1. Describe a group project or activity that you are most proud of. Include aspects such as what makes you proud, how it was accomplished, and how you managed conflict. (2500 characters)

2. Describe a group project or activity of which you are most proud. In your response, consider the following: What aspect makes you the proudest? How was it accomplished? How did you address disagreements or conflicts within the group? How did you encourage your fellow group members to embrace a position or understand your perspective?

3. Describe a group project or activity of which you are most proud. In your response, consider the following: What aspect makes you the proudest? How was it accomplished? How did you handle disagreements or conflicts within the group? How did you encourage your fellow group members to embrace a position or understand your perspective?

4. Describe a group project or activity of which you are most proud. In your response, consider the following: What aspect makes you the most proud? How was it accomplished? How did you address disagreement or conflict within the group? How did you encourage fellow group members to embrace a position or understand your perspective?

5. Describe a group project or activity of which you are most proud. In your response, consider the following: What aspect makes you the proudest? How was it accomplished? How did you address disagreements or conflicts within the group? How did you encourage your fellow group members to embrace a position or understand your perspective? (2500 character limit)

6. Describe the group project or activity of which you are most proud. Required.

7. Consider the following in your response: What aspect made you the most proud? How was it accomplished? How did you handle disagreement or conflict within the group? How did you encourage fellow group members to embrace a position or understand your perspective?